Savoury potato boats



Ingredients

8 light skinned potatoes (such as Estima), washed and scrubbed 
50 g (2 oz) Pure spread, melted

For tomato filling: 
50 g (2 oz) Pure spread 
250 g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes 
1 bunch spring onions (chopped) 
12 fresh basil leaves 
2 cloves garlic (crushed)

For mushroom filling:
50 g (2 oz) Pure spread 250 g 
(9 oz) mushroom selection (sliced) 
2 tbsp sherry 
1 tbsp lemon juice 
½ tsp nutmeg 
2 tbsp chopped tarragon


Preheat oven to 200C, 400F or gas mark 6. 

Cut potatoes in half and scoop out centres to make a hollow in each half. Brush potatoes on both sides with melted Pure and place onto a greased baking sheet. Season with the salt and paprika. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and lightly golden. 

Fry tomato and mushroom fillings separately until softened then pile into potato halves. Heat in oven for five minutes.


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